Random Facts: What is the stem of a pumpkin called?

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Well, that's kind of random. Mel dying for random facts
with Mel Taylor.

Speaker 2 (00:05):
The stem of a pumpkin is called a peduncle, so
if you might want to use that one, you are
more than welcome. Broccoli is man made. It was actually
created by carefully breeding wild kale that had the right traits.
Cauliflower and also Brussels sprouts are man made as well.
In Florida, anyone can execute a criminal on death row.

(00:27):
If you know that, you apply and get paid one
hundred and fifty bucks if they pick you to do it,
that's weird. People are the only animals with chins. The
name Gary is only popular thanks to the actor Gary Cooper,
whose real name is actually Frank Cooper. He adopted the
first name Gary after the city of Gary, Indiana, because
it seemed like a tough place and he wanted to

(00:49):
be tough. That's a look today, add to your random
facts